Major Deadline Looming: Acreage Reports Due for Most Crops by July 17

Jim Rogers USDA

Southeast specialty crop producers are reminded that July 17 is a major deadline to file acreage reports with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for most crops. Crop acreage reports document the crops grown on producers’ farms and ranches along with their intended uses. Farmers must file timely acreage reports to be eligible for many of the USDA programs.  These …

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NASS Conducting First Hemp Acreage and Production Survey

Clint Thompson Hemp, Top Posts

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) sent out its first Hemp Acreage and Production Survey this week. Going to nearly 2,000 producers across Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, this survey is designed to collect information on the total planted and harvested area, yield, production, and value of hemp in the U.S. “The Hemp Acreage and Production Survey will provide …

Hemp Survey: Hemp to Send ’21 Acreage, Production Notice This Fall

Clint Thompson Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hemp, Top Posts

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will mail its first Hemp Acreage and Production Survey this October. The survey will collect information on the total planted and harvested area, yield, production and value of hemp in the United States. The Domestic Hemp Production Program established in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) allows for the cultivation of …

On the Rise: Georgia Citrus Acreage Continues to Increase

Clint Thompson Citrus, Georgia, Top Posts

Citrus acreage in Georgia continues to increase. While it didn’t double like it did in 2020, it still increased by 50%, says Jake Price, University of Georgia Lowndes County Extension coordinator. During a citrus growers’ summer update meeting on Aug. 25 in Lowndes County, Price said that Georgia’s citrus acreage has ballooned to 2,700 acres in 46 counties. The state …

Acreage Increase for White Strawberry

Clint Thompson Florida, Strawberry, Top Posts

By Clint Thompson A new era of Florida strawberry production continues this season with the Florida Pearl. The white strawberry that provides a hint of pineapple aroma when it is bitten is expected to experience a substantial increase in production in acres. For Matt Parke, farm manager of Parkesdale Farms in Plant City, Florida, his farm is increasing to 15 …

Less Hemp Acreage in Alabama Amid Wet Conditions

Clint Thompson Alabama, Hemp, Top Posts

By Clint Thompson If growers’ hemp crops are not planted by now, it is likely too late. Alabama Extension does not encourage growers to pursue planting their crop after June. “I don’t love the idea of planting in July at all,” said Katelyn Kesheimer, Auburn University Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist. “We had some stuff go in at the end …

Florida Pomegranate Acreage on the Rise

Kelsey Fry Pomegranates, Top Posts

Cindy Weinstein, president of the Florida Pomegranate Association, discusses the increasing popularity of growing pomegranates in Florida. “The acreage is growing,” she says. “I’m constantly hearing people calling and saying ‘Oh, I just put in another acre!’” Although there is no exact way to calculate how much pomegranate acreage there is in Florida, Weinstein is certain the acreage is increasing …

Growers Hope for a Better Season in 2024

Jim Rogers Agri-business, Blueberries, Weather

By Leonard Park The Florida blueberry season that began in the summer of 2022 culminated in one of the smallest spring harvests in years. The main culprit was Hurricane Ian. However, the lack of chill hours in December, followed by two harsh cold snaps over the holidays, affected other regions with damaged flower buds and crop delays. For most growers, …